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Letters – for Sep. 22, 2011

September 22, 2011

Pay more for hydro, less for property tax The Manitoba Education Financing Coalition Group wants tax to take a hike, (Sept. 1) deserves strong support from all Manitobans, including its proposal that education tax be paid with profits from Manitoba Hydro. I doubt that the profits are lying there, ready for the taking. I expect

Opinion

Removing Education Financing From Property Tax Bills

By Doug Chorney September 15, 2011

It s September and Manitobans with students in the family are in back-to- school mode. Farmers have education on their minds as well because a provincial election is nearing and we are pushing for changes that will lower our property tax bills. Many people may not realize this, but Manitoba farm families shoulder an inequitable

Livestock

Tax Deferrals For Excess Moisture Victims

By AAFC July 14, 2011

The federal government is offering tax deferrals to livestock producers in designated areas of Manitoba who are struggling as a result of excess moisture. This support comes while governments continue working closely to assess the impact of excess moisture to determine what additional assistance is required. “The spring of 2011 was very difficult for our

Crops, Oilseeds

Argentina Revisits Export Tax Scheme

April 21, 2011

Argentina may revive a controversial tax system on grain exports, a local newspaper reported April 10, in a move that could raise tensions with farmers in one of the world’s main suppliers of grains. A similar plan to raise taxes on soy exports in 2008 sparked nationwide farmer protests that rattled global commodity markets and

News

Ten things to consider before incorporating the family farm

By Alberta Agriculture April 14, 2011

Every year the debate continues, as farmers wonder whether they should incorporate the family farm or not,” says Merle Good, business development – tax strategies, with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “The answer is not that simple, but I have found over the years it depends on a farmer’s answers to 10 questions.” Income 1.

Cereals, Crops, Opinion

How Governments Can Help

By Kevin Hursh September 30, 2010

The difficult, abnormally wet growing season is being capped with a harvest from hell. If governments are interested in lending some support, here’s an idea that has merit. This concept has been suggested by a number of farm groups. The way the fall is going, the idea is now especially relevant. Why not provide a

News

Riparian Tax Credit Program Continues

By Manitoba Government Release March 11, 2010

Manitoba agricultural producers with land bordering a waterway are once again eligible to apply for the Riparian Tax Credit. “Last year, we doubled the Riparian Tax Credit and simplified the rules for cattle producers,” said Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk in a release. “Our government believes that during these times of economic recovery it’s more important

Livestock, News

In Briefs continued – for Jan. 7, 2010

January 7, 2010

CCIA to expand phone, web services: The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency plans to expand the hours of operation for its call centre and expand its website to include publications en francais. Starting Jan. 4, CCIA’s call centre will operate from 6 a. m. to 6:30 p. m. MST at 1-877-909-2333 (BEEF). The agency website (www.canadaid.ca)will

Cereals, News

In Brief continued from page 1

December 24, 2009

Exemplary effort: Trish Jordan, Monsanto Canada’s director of public and industry affairs, received the Grassroots Award from Crop Life Canada Dec. 2 in Calgary. The award recognizes “exemplary effort” in promoting plant science technology. CropLife chair Jim Wispinski said Jordan not only supports agriculture and technology, “she has graciously taken on the role of defender.

News

School Trustees Concerned About Future Ability To Set Rates

By Ron Friesen October 1, 2009

“We’re getting a message that everything’s on the table.” – CAROLYN DUHAMEL, MSBA Manitoba school trustees are watching closely as a Saskatchewan measure to strip local school boards of their power to levy education taxes takes effect this year. The Saskatchewan move leaves Manitoba as virtually the only province in Canada where local school boards

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Soy hits 17-month high, corn to four-month top as trade braces for U.S. data

Federal budget shows remaining disconnect between agriculture, policymakers, panelists say

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue downward

Tag Archives Tax

Letters – for Sep. 22, 2011

Removing Education Financing From Property Tax Bills

Tax Deferrals For Excess Moisture Victims

Argentina Revisits Export Tax Scheme

Ten things to consider before incorporating the family farm

How Governments Can Help

Riparian Tax Credit Program Continues

In Briefs continued – for Jan. 7, 2010

In Brief continued from page 1

School Trustees Concerned About Future Ability To Set Rates

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